Arts and culture grants awarded to Marquette County organizations

MARQUETTE — Twelve arts and culture organizations across Marquette County were awarded grants ranging in size from just over $3,000 to $30,000.

Over $240,000 were dispersed to the organizations, including:

The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: $30,000

The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum: $6,524

Lake Superior Theatre Inc.: $32,000

Lake Superior Theatre Inc.: $13,750

Liberty Children’s Art Project: $20,000

Marquette Area Public Schools: $18,000

Marquette Area Public Schools: $14,025

Marquette Maritime Museum: $20,000

City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center: $5,850

City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center: $13,750

Marquette Regional History Center: $22,500

Northern Michigan University: $16,328

Marquette Symphony Orchestra: $18,750

Lake Superior Art Association: $9,984

Gwinn Area Community Schools: $3,250

Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority: $10,000

The funding comes from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. Last year the MCACA awarded $7.6 million ($196,750 to Marquette County) to arts and cultural organizations and this year $9.7 million was awarded, a 27% increase.